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Kids out and about in Fairfield County this weekend

Read on to find out about the tons of activities for kids to do this weekend in Fairfield County

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Friday!


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Observatory Visitors' Night at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center View the sky through a 22-inch research telescope, weather permitting, at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. The Stamford Observatory entrance is located off Scofieldtown Road. For GPS users, enter 151 Scofieldtown Road.

Robert the Guitar Guy Returns at the Danbury Library Come to the Danbury Library and dance, play, and have an all around good time with one of our favorites, Robert the Guitar Guy. No need to register, just come on by at 10:15.

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Stroller Strides: 9 Year Anniversary Bash! at Fit4Mom - Fairfield County. Stroller Strides® is a stroller-based fitness program designed for moms with little ones. Each total body workout includes power walking, strength, toning, songs &activities. Certified instructors offer a variety catered to every fitness level.

Full Moon Hike at the Pratt Nature Center  Hike the lower fields at the Pratt Nature Center by the light of the full moon then warm up by the campfire with marshmallows! Don't forget your flashlights for this fun, free, outside activity perfect for the whole family.

Family Farm Fridays! at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Fridays, May 16 - June 20, 4 - 5 pm (no class June 6). Explore the farm and garden and learn what products come from our local farms through cooking and creative projects!


Saturday!


St. Gregory's May Days Bring your kids to St. Gregory the Great's annual May Days for some amazing family fun! Tons of activities, amazing food, entertainment for kids and adults and so much MORE!

Kids Club, powered by National Geographic Kids at Danbury Fair Danbury Fair's teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play! Bring your kids to the sessions to explore new topics and have a ton of fun!

Behind the Scenes Tour at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Enjoy special access at the Maritime Aquarium of Norwalk and get up close and personal with the amazing residents! Your kids will have a ton of fun and you'll be the coolest adults on the block!

What's Under the Water? Pond Exploration at Westmoreland Sanctuary. Dip a net into Bechtel Lake during an exploration of pond life.

State Parks Appreciation Day! As part of our CT State Parks Centennial Celebration, we invite everyone to volunteer on Saturday May 17, 2014, to help us prepare state parks for the busy season ahead. There are a variety of locations and activities to choose from!

Kids Hike with the Aspetuck Land Trust: Birds and African Drumming at the Natural Playground This is an interactive birding hike which will develop your child’s nature observation skills. Children will end the hike at the Natural playground where they will participate in a drumming jam session with Senegalese African drummer Waly Thiam!

Children's Day Event at DNKL Tibetan Universal Peace Teaching Center. This event is open to the public it includes songs, games, art, short movie, story telling, teachings and guided meditation on mindfulness. Registration is required @ http://www.dnkldharma.org/node/185

NCTC Presents Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical Based on the beloved New York Times Best Seller, this new family musical at NCTC is about Freckleface Strawberry and her determination to be free of her freckles explores the power of words and how we shouldn't judge others based on their looks.

Pineapple Classic 5k with obstacles at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Hawaiian-themed Pineapple Classic 5k with obstacles! Run, climb, and swing to help cure blood cancers. Slide thru the finish line for a post-race luau with food, beer, music, & vendors! First wave starts at 9am.

Westport Chicken Coop Tour hosted by Wakeman Town Farm! Join us for a lively tour of homes whose owners keep backyard flocks of chickens! We'll start with Lauren Scheuer, illustrator for American Girl and the author of Once Upon a Flock, who'll teach a workshop on keeping backyard chickens!



Sunday!


Spring on the Farm Festival Weekend at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Join us for this fun weekend on the farm and watch as our flock of sheep gets its annual shearing and learn about what happens with their wooly coats.

Mary Poppins at Westchester Broadway Theatre. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a hit musical! Mary Poppins is the story of a mysterious nanny who magically appears at the Banks household in London to care for Jane and Michael Banks.

MEET THE ANIMALS  at Greenburgh Nature Center. A naturalist presents an informative program that allows you to get up close and hands-on with some of the Nature Center's live animals! What wild fun will you have today?

Story Trek Self-Guided Hike at Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Sundays, May 11 - Sunday, May 25, 9 am - 5 pm Celebrate Children's Book Week by enjoying pages of a great children's book as you hike our trails.

CHILDREN’S EXPLORATION HIKE - FOR FAMILIES at Westmoreland Sanctuary. Follow our Director of Conservation through the trails of the wildlife preserve.

Pony Rides at Horse Listeners Orchard! at Horse Listeners Orchard. Kids love ponies! Bring them to Horse Listeners Orchard for a fun afternoon Pony Ride around the farm. Visit the petting zoo, check out the pond and enjoy the great outdoors!

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